And now for our favourite online space resources, such as interactives and games, from UK science museums and centres. We've also sneaked in a couple of extra recommendations from science websites too.

Screenshot (above) of Glasgow Science Centre's space interactives.

There are lots of free pupil-friendly astronomy resources about space, stars and the planets on Glasgow Science Centre's website.

Included are: factfiles, worksheets, activities and teaching resources suitable for both primary and secondary level. Many of the resources would make great starter activities on the interactive whiteboard or could be used for topic research.

There are fun, interactive concept cartoons and games for pupils to play, and they can find out more about space via the fact files (which can double up as posters), make a constellation viewer, use star maps to navigate their way around the stars and make their own moon chart.

Screenshot (above) of the Science Museum's online space section.

For older pupils and confident readers, try the Science Museum’s Space sections. There is lots of helpful and detailed background information and source material including video footage and slide shows.

Screenshot (above) of the Planet 10 interactive of the solar system from Planet Science.

Planet Science is also well worth a mention. It's a NESTA funded website packed full of free resources for kids and teachers.

Planet 10 on the Planet Science website is a virtual model of the solar system. There are two interactives where pupils can explore the solar system and create their own perfect world.

You can also find a focus on Mars and one on Venus with animations and info.